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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Rockford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days was canceled on July 12 due to severe weather, and officials said ticket holders should consider their purchases a donation to Alpine Kiwanis Charities + no refunds will be issued. WIFR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Paranormal Conference will take place at Veterans Memorial Hall, 211 N. Main Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring speakers and vendors from the paranormal field with hosts Kathi Kresol and Samantha Hochman. Guests will join a paranormal investigation of Tinker Swiss Cottage from 7–11 p.m. — local investigators will teach basic techniques. WIFR
- ➤ Yesterday, Rockford hosted the Illinois Paranormal Conference at Veterans Memorial Hall with historian Kathi Kresol and museum executive Samantha Hochman leading the event. The conference featured noted paranormal researchers and authors—including Richard Estep, Larry Eissler III, and paranormal investigator AJ Gutierrez—and ended with a paranormal investigation from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Tinker Cottage. WTVO
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In May, Rockford collected just over $5 million in sales taxes, ranking ninth among Illinois municipalities. Municipal sales tax made up the largest share and dropped 3.4% from the previous month—funds that support local services and projects. Rockford Sun
- ➤ Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secured a $720 million settlement with eight drug companies for their role in the opioid crisis — the state will get $23 million and stop the sale of opioids above 40 mg per pill. Raoul said the deal adds to national efforts to hold manufacturers accountable and help families hurt by the crisis. WTVO
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Rockford native Maria Lara celebrated her 60th birthday, decades after she received a life-saving liver transplant at age 23 from a 12-year-old donor. The transplant led to a lasting bond with the donor’s family—she now honors him by naming her son after him. WIFR
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NBA champion Fred VanVleet was elected president of the National Basketball Players Association for a four-year term during the annual summer meeting—he succeeded CJ McCollum. He will work with McCollum to ensure a smooth transition and strong advocacy for players. WTVO
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Screw City Duathlon and Multi-Sports Event
8 AM — Peak Sports Club — Register by July 8, 2024 — Participate in a thrilling duathlon, team duathlon, or 2-mile run/walk in a community-focused event.
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Japanese Summer Festival
Experience Japanese culture — July 26-27 — Anderson Japanese Gardens — Admission details not specified — Enjoy live performances, martial arts, crafts, and delicious cuisine in a serene garden setting.
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Greater Rockford Classic
Fri-Sun, Aug 1-3 — Aldeen Golf Club — Registration Fee Required — Compete in a nearly century-old tournament with 54 holes of stroke play open to players aged 14 and older.
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Maxwell Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Live - Rockford — Tickets from $86 — Experience a night of soulful melodies with Maxwell at Hard Rock Casino.
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Dockside Live featuring Tristan Sheedloe
6-9 p.m. — Prairie Street Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy original tunes and 90s grunge covers while relaxing by the riverfront.
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